Othello Park Labor Day 1K/5k
- Date Mon 7th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Knoxville, Maryland
- Price $11.60 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 3rd Annual Othello Park Labor Day 1K/5K on Monday, September 7, 2026! This exciting event will take place at Othello Park in Knoxville, Maryland, and promises a fun-filled day for participants of all ages. The 1K Fun Run kicks off at 8:00 a.m., perfect for children aged 13 and under, while the 5K Race follows at 8:30 a.m. The scenic 5K course combines paved paths and grassy equestrian trails, making it an ideal challenge for both road and trail runners.
This is not just a race; it's an opportunity to give back to the community! A portion of the proceeds will support local schools, with $500 donated to the Brunswick Elementary School PTA and Valley Elementary School PTA, based on participant representation. Plus, funds will aid the Brunswick High School Track and Field Program, helping to replace essential equipment. With registration fees starting at just $10 for the 1K and $30 for the 5K, every participant will receive a finisher medal, and custom shirts are available too! Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and community
This is not just a race; it's an opportunity to give back to the community! A portion of the proceeds will support local schools, with $500 donated to the Brunswick Elementary School PTA and Valley Elementary School PTA, based on participant representation. Plus, funds will aid the Brunswick High School Track and Field Program, helping to replace essential equipment. With registration fees starting at just $10 for the 1K and $30 for the 5K, every participant will receive a finisher medal, and custom shirts are available too! Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and community
Organiser's Description
Join us Monday, September 7, 20265, in Knoxville, MD, for the 3rd Annunal Othello Park Labor Day 1K/5K!
Check in and race day registration starts 7:00 a.m. 1K Fun Run starts at 8:00 a.m. 5K Race starts at 8:30 a.m. Please read below for all the details!
This is a NON-Profit event. $500 of race and sponsorship proceeds will be donated to Brunswick Elementary School PTA and Valley Elementary School PTA. The $500 will be divided according to the number of participants from each school. So during the application process be sure to choose which school you are representing! The remainder of the race and sponsorship proceeds go to the Brunswick High School Track and Field Program to help replace damaged and old equipment like hurdles, starting blocks, jumping mats, throwing cages, and so on. Your support is greatly appreciated! All members involved in the event are volunteers and all funds raised go to race expenses and then to aforementioned groups. That's right! Keep your entry receipt and lower that tax bill!!!
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please email race director Kevin Ropp @ Klropp@gmail.com
LOCATION
Othello Park
1901A Jefferson Pike
Knoxville, MD 21758
https://www.recreater.com/705/Othello-Regional-Park
REGISTRATION
1K FUN RUN:
The cost of the 1K Fun Run is $10. All 1K Fun Run participants will receive a finisher medal. The Fun Run takes place on pavement, except for the finish, and is intended for children aged 13 and under. This event will start at 8 a.m.
5K RACE:
5K Race costs $30.00 through 11:59 p.m. EDT July 31, 2026. At Midnight on August 1 the price increases to $40. All participants registered by this date are guaranteed a finisher medal. Participants who register after are not guaranteed finisher medal but we'll do our best! Custom shirts are $8/each and also have a cutoff date of August 1st!
5K Race starts at 8:30 a.m.
5K COURSE:
The Othello Park 5K is a hybrid road/cross country run that takes advantage of the paved paths and grassy equestrian trails at Frederick County Maryland's Othello Regional Park. The rolling course through this scenic park just outside of Brunswick is sure to appeal to road runners and trail runners alike.
5K RACE MAP CLICK HERE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3178011213306559400]
ARRIVAL
On-site registration the day of the event will begin at 7 a.m. 1K Fun Run starts at 8 a.m. followed by the 5K run at 8:30 a.m.
5K awards will be presented following the race near the finish line.
5K RACE AWARDS
Trophies will be awarded to first place for boys and girls 18 & under and men and women 19 & over.
RACE CONTACT INFO
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Check in and race day registration starts 7:00 a.m. 1K Fun Run starts at 8:00 a.m. 5K Race starts at 8:30 a.m. Please read below for all the details!
This is a NON-Profit event. $500 of race and sponsorship proceeds will be donated to Brunswick Elementary School PTA and Valley Elementary School PTA. The $500 will be divided according to the number of participants from each school. So during the application process be sure to choose which school you are representing! The remainder of the race and sponsorship proceeds go to the Brunswick High School Track and Field Program to help replace damaged and old equipment like hurdles, starting blocks, jumping mats, throwing cages, and so on. Your support is greatly appreciated! All members involved in the event are volunteers and all funds raised go to race expenses and then to aforementioned groups. That's right! Keep your entry receipt and lower that tax bill!!!
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please email race director Kevin Ropp @ Klropp@gmail.com
LOCATION
Othello Park
1901A Jefferson Pike
Knoxville, MD 21758
https://www.recreater.com/705/Othello-Regional-Park
REGISTRATION
1K FUN RUN:
The cost of the 1K Fun Run is $10. All 1K Fun Run participants will receive a finisher medal. The Fun Run takes place on pavement, except for the finish, and is intended for children aged 13 and under. This event will start at 8 a.m.
5K RACE:
5K Race costs $30.00 through 11:59 p.m. EDT July 31, 2026. At Midnight on August 1 the price increases to $40. All participants registered by this date are guaranteed a finisher medal. Participants who register after are not guaranteed finisher medal but we'll do our best! Custom shirts are $8/each and also have a cutoff date of August 1st!
5K Race starts at 8:30 a.m.
5K COURSE:
The Othello Park 5K is a hybrid road/cross country run that takes advantage of the paved paths and grassy equestrian trails at Frederick County Maryland's Othello Regional Park. The rolling course through this scenic park just outside of Brunswick is sure to appeal to road runners and trail runners alike.
5K RACE MAP CLICK HERE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3178011213306559400]
ARRIVAL
On-site registration the day of the event will begin at 7 a.m. 1K Fun Run starts at 8 a.m. followed by the 5K run at 8:30 a.m.
5K awards will be presented following the race near the finish line.
5K RACE AWARDS
Trophies will be awarded to first place for boys and girls 18 & under and men and women 19 & over.
RACE CONTACT INFO
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Races
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Othello Labor Day 1K
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Mon 7th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$11.60
13 and under will receive a custom designed finisher medal at the finish line. All others will receive warm thank yous for participatig and heping our cause! -
Othello Labor Day 5K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Mon 7th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$32.80
All 5k paid entries will receive a shirt and all race finishers will receive a custom designed finisher medal if they registered by August 1st.
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